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Gelatinised Organic Maca Powder - 453gm - $47 AUD from iHerb (2x 453gm Bags for $79 AUD Shipped)

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For those of you who don't know about Maca root let me briefly explain..

It's a root vegetable that is grown high up in the mountains of the Andes of Peru, South America. This hardy little number grows above both tree and grass level and is well known as the "ginseng" of the South American superfoods.

Personally I was a bit sceptical at first having to spend more money on supplements but in all honesty I'm glad I did and the fact that I have always purchased the superior gelatanised version has helped me better absorb the product and obtain the benefits.

There are both raw (uncooked) and gelatanised versions with the raw being better for actual cooking as it has been used for centuries in their local Peruvian cuisine. The gelatanised version usually costs a bit more due to the process that removes the starches making it easily digestible and the active ingredients more potent. This is more ideal for your meals on a go and will easily mix into liquid too.

Serving size is only a teaspoon (5g) and once or twice a day is plenty so you may want to purchase a smaller bag to start with as a little bit goes a long way.

I use it in my protein shakes or smoothies with spirulina twice a day to help with nutritional support. It adds a pleasant nutty sort of butterscotch flavour that tastes great in my vanilla or chocolate whey protein. The fact that it’s a superfood helps create a protein shake into a meal replacement as it increases the nutritional value.

Maca is used for increased energy and to help balance the hormonal (endocrine) system for overall better health without the harsh side-effects of caffeine for example. The benefits for me have been noticeable which is why I have had to recently source a new batch after the local Aussie company Loving Earth decided to drop it from their range. If someone can find a better price for the gelatanised maca then please share!

I managed to purchase 2 x 453gm bags for $65 shipped which included the current VIP specials mentioned in other posts and being my first order I received a $10 incentive to sign up with a referral such as the one I have listed below.

Please do the research for yourselves, there is a lot of positive testimonies both in written and video format to be found such as on YouTube.

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    • I'm confused, did the op suggest it was a hallucinogen?

      • Nope. I thought it might be until I did my research.

        • +2

          Ah. No, I think its the new "INSERT SUPERFOOD NAME HERE" (eg. spirulina, kale, monkey scrotum).

        • +2

          @Tiggrrrrr: monkey scrotum… that stuff's amazeballs!

  • What benefits did you notice, using this powder? Would you like to share please?

    • +14

      Well at $40 a bag you're guaranteed to lose pounds. Going by XE.com's rates today that is already £18 right there.

    • As I mentioned I like to mix it in whey protein and spirulina to have a whole food meal replacement.

      I train hard in the gym on top of working 12-14 hour shifts most days. Since taking Maca I have noticed an improvement in energy and recovery from working out, even with my busy lifestyle. I take a couple of teaspoons a day, roughly 10 grams.

      Been taking it for a couple of years now and I must admit I was a bit sceptical at first. Its worth doing a little research for reviews from others who also take it regularly and see what they have to say.

      The raw (cheaper) version is better for cooking where this gelatanised version is better suited for shakes and smoothies.

      Anyone else can vouch for Maca either guys or girls?

      • Thanks just ordered one using your referral.
        BTW wondering for how long you have to keep using it to notice the difference. Understand that everyone's body responds differently, but just asking your experience.

        • To be honest I noticed the first time I took a teaspoon serve that I had more energy, I made the mistake of taking it later at night.

          Its not an instant hit of energy, similar to mild dose of caffeine without the side-effects of a crash or addiction for that matter.

          As I train hard I also notice that it helps speed up recovery which is why I've continued taking it.

          After hard training is time when "healthy" people are susceptible to getting sick as your immune system is suppressed during the recovery period.

      • I probably wouldn't recommend cooking with it, unless you want expensive powdered root vegetable.

        If it is meant to be kept cool, I'd suggest that is for ensuring the nutrient value?

        Directions:
        Store below 25C. Avoid direct sunlight or heat. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.

        • Some people like to bake with the raw version but all in all I'd totally agree its not worth the $ using it that way.

  • +7

    wow, this maca powder will go well with my wheatgrass & acai & goji berries …

    seriously, just spend your money on basic vegetables and fruit and you will be much better off instead of jumping after the latest fad "superfood"

    • +1

      Who cares if people name it a 'superfood'.

      Maca root is full of great nutrients, and it's not as if you can just go and buy it from the veggie section in Coles.

      At the end of the day it is probably considered a vegetable and in the powder form it's great to add to protein shakes and there's several other uses. I think it's worthwhile for some people to add to their diet.

      Makes me do some nasty things to my toilet though… Let's not go there

      • +1

        Forget what labels people put on it. Does it contain any essential nutrients, in significant quantities, that I can't get by making a salad from cheaper, less trendy, but tastier ingredients? (ones that will probably not send me running to the loo either!)

        • Yes, to answer you simply, it really does. I wouldnt consider a salad to be highly nutritious. It's mainly water. From Maca root (which tastes good btw), you get condensed macro nutrients that tick all the boxes.

      • +1

        Are you taking the raw version or gelatinised?

        I've never tried the raw though I have heard it can give people an upset tummy unless you cook it of course..

      • +2

        i was simply making the point that common fresh vegetables & fruit that you can buy at your local grocery store for a fraction of the price are much more beneficial than all the fad foods that are marketed as the latest and greatest "superfoods".

        look at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/1-anticancer-vegetable/ (this bloke has a strong pro-vegan bias, but i won't hold that against him :) )

        bottom line, best anti-cancer vegetables to eat: leafy greens (spinach, kale), cruciferous (broccolii, brussel sprouts, cabbage), allium (leeks, green onions, garlic). all packed with nutrients at a fraction of the price. these are the vegetables you should be spending your money on

        • +1

          All great for you yes, but this maca root is suppose to be a superfood from all reports and I have definitely felt a difference since starting to take it, I use to buy Swiss vitamins but hey are a waste of money, do nothing at all. Ginseng tea and maca both worthwhile to take IMO in conjunction with a healthy diet.

        • +2

          @nubzy:

          Superfood is a marketing term used to describe foods with supposed health benefits

          Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfood

        • +1

          @nubzy:

          What is the source of these reports? What does the scientific community have to say about it? What are the actual nutrients? Are they bioavailable? If they're run of the mill vitamins and minerals, can you get them by eating normal veggies? If they're claiming it has some unique special active molecule, has someone been able to demonstrate that it has a statistically significant effect in a large, double-blind trial?

          .. When we demand anything less than this standard of evidence and go on anecdotes published on the net, we're essentially guessing and will fall victim to placebo, conjecture and confirmation bias.. We might as well be throwing salt over our shoulder for luck and attaching leeches to ourselves as a cure-all.

        • @simulacrum:

          At least leeching has some actual medical value, just not as a cure all

  • Apparently it has some scientifically proven benefits regards libido and subjective well-being:

    http://examine.com/supplements/Maca/

    • Taken from Wikipedia… "but no evidence shows it benefits sexual or erectile dysfunction in older people.[20] Evidence of aphrodisiac properties is limited by small study sizes and scientific evidence on its effectiveness is limited

      • -3

        If it has aphrodisiac properties, expect it to be seized by customs if they open the package

        • -1

          Thats funny..

          I believe your exaggerating otherwise I couldn't have been buying it locally for the last two years. lol

          Keep in mind that Korean ginseng also has positive effects on the male libido but its sold in a Blackmores bottle ;)

        • -1

          @cristobaljames:

          Its not from me, its from the government

          CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS 1956 - SCHEDULE 8

          Aphrodisiacs, that is to say, cantharides, cantharidin and yohimbine, preparations containing cantharides, cantharidin or yohimbine, and any other substance or preparation that is, or is likely to be, productive, or is capable of being converted into a substance that is, or is likely to be, productive, of effects substantially of the same character or nature as, or analogous to, those produced by cantharides, cantharidin or yohimbine.

        • @easternculture: And nothing mentioned about Maca or Ginseng in your mentioned "evidence" or did I miss something?

          We aren't talking Viagra here, its a superfood with positive health benefits for both men and women.

          Look, even Woolworths sell it: https://www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/shop/browse/baby-toilet…

          Perhaps you should do a little more research and not jump to unfounded conclusions?

        • +2

          @cristobaljames: >Superfood is a marketing term used to describe foods with supposed health benefits

          Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfood

        • @easternculture: Maca isn't a "cantharide(s), cantharidin and yohimbine".

        • @easternculture:
          Maca powder is fine to import from iHerb. Have been doing so regularly

          Its no Aphrodisiac, Mrs Racoon is still the same…. :) 👿

        • @cristobaljames:

          I could only find 4 not too impressive clinical studies showing ginseng has any effect on erectile disfunction.

        • @simulacrum: This is not ginseng, it is maca. Ginseng is a completely different root.

        • @Tiggrrrrr:

          I was replying to @cristobaljames' previous comment:
          "Keep in mind that Korean ginseng also has positive effects on the male libido but its sold in a Blackmores bottle ;)"

          With regards to the effects of maca on libido it seems the few studies available are even worse than the ones on ginseng.

    • +3

      Subjective wellbeing is not scientific

      • Health and well being is a balance of an imperfect science.

        • +2

          There is a massive difference between science admitting it doesn't know everything and you using that to claim science is imperfect and therefore any claim you make is scientific.

          Subjective data is not scientific, it's just a survey. The plural of anecdote is not data.

          Health and wellbeing are inextricably lobbied. Your assertion that there is a balance between the two implies that they are at cross purposes to each other and are not synergistic in any way.

          Throw out some actual science, rather than pithy little new age platitudes.

        • @brentsbits: If you have any practical knowledge on the subject you would know that ones health and well being is based on a number of variables. Each and every one of those, even if it was possible to list them all could be criticised one way or another so the debate is infinite.

          In my personal journey of health and well being and my love of bodybuilding I have learnt from trial and error. Every new day and workout is in fact a learning experience if one opens themselves to new opportunities. This is one of many reasons why (hands down) I highly recommend this supplement to anyone, male or female.

          It is well known that food intake in not matter what form or quantity is a science and the fact everyone is unique and keeping in mind the possible variables of the equation makes it for a fact an imperfect science.

          Readers should try Maca for themselves and not be put of by a few negative people like yourself hiding behind a keyboard and possibly under a hoodie in the gym
          .
          Just like other lifestyle choices, people need to learn from the experience of others or at least have an open mind.

          Don't knock something unless you've tried it and its for one reason or another being your personal choice you obviously haven't.

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:
          "Readers should try Maca for themselves and not be put of by a few negative people like yourself hiding behind a keyboard and possibly under a hoodie in the gym"

          • He's not being negative, he's being skeptical. That skepticism is what took us from leeches and blood letting to modern medicine in a very short time.

          "hiding behind a keyboard"

          • I'm not actually sure what that means. He's no more hiding behind a keyboard than you are. You might be in a different state to him.. Keyboards is how this form of communication works.

          "Just like other lifestyle choices, people need to learn from the experience of others or at least have an open mind."

          • Having an open mind is one thing, but accepting anecdote as evidence is another. Have an open mind but understand and control for cognitive bias.
        • @simulacrum: Expressing your doubts about something you have no practical knowledge over is indeed a negative perspective.

          Hiding behind a keyboard (not in the literally sense) suggests that the person has no real world knowledge, they can only discount the supplement based on hearsay. Hence why most people are sceptical in the first place.

          The only evidence one should except is from their own experience, suggestions should be considered but the consumer ultimately decides for themselves whether or not it is suitable for their own lifestyle. The only bias is related to the fact it works for me as well as countless other people.

          If you want to mediate a debate perhaps you should add some content of importance.

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:

          No real world practical knowledge?

          So, the following subjects done as part of my double degree don't count as real world knowledge?

          Biology of the Cell
          Principles of Human Biology
          Chemistry for Health Sciences
          Limb and Trunk Anatomy
          Human Physiology 2: Body Systems
          Research in Health Science
          Medical Examination 1
          Head and Visceral Anatomy
          Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems
          Medical Examination 2
          Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
          Neuroscience
          Pharmacology and Toxicology
          Introduction to Pathology
          Advanced Pathology
          Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging
          Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine
          Clinical Medicine (Neuro-Muscular Presentations)
          Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan

          I certainly don't know everything, but I know a thing or two.

          So please, can you answer, from your anecdotal experience, the following questions:

          what are the nutrients which make this a superfood? What exactly is a superfood?
          What is the nutrient that maca root has that other foods don't have?
          What is the bioavailability of said nutrient and it's metabolic pathway?
          How long does it take for this special nutrient to reach therapeutic dosage levels in systemic circulation?
          What is it's metabolic half life?
          What is the specific effect of the special nutrient that maca root has that other foods don't?
          Can you point to any studies that have been performed about the efficacy of maca root? Even ones that aren't double blinded?

          Finally, do you know what confirmation bias is?

        • @brentsbits: Impressive post!!
          The only confirmation I need is from my own experience ;)

        • +2

          @cristobaljames:

          It's not that impressive, many people actually study science every year, which gives them a solid foundation of practical experience in their fields.

          You, however, are decending to the point of seeming to be deliberately trolling now.

          It's actually beyond me to conceive of being so uninformed these days, with the mass of information that's out there.

          Although, on a positive note, people who sell maca root love people like you because you don't think for yourself. So providing them with an easy living is something good I guess.

          Very charitable of you really.

  • +1

    Apparently it's great for boners

    • lol…yeah, in South America its usually recommended as a natural viagra

      • As a healthy 27-year-old I'm a little concerned at what this may do to me. I'm normally a pretty romantic guy.

        • yeah nobody wants to be the perpetual boner dude

        • I bought some anyway because… it's on sale

  • +1

    This stuff does work. I boufght 100g at chemist warehouse for $7 and put a teaspoon in my OJ each morning. Feel alot more focussed and energetic since taking this.

    • -1

      means 500grams = $35 which is cheaper than iHerb

      • That's raw maca, which can cause severe cramps and problems with the digestive tract.

        I did a bit of research and most people highly recommend the gelatanised form

        • +1

          Doesn't cause me any problems at all

        • @nubzy: Most people don't report issues until after a month or two. Of course not everyone has the same reaction.

        • -1

          @Jayphen:

          Most people don't report issues until after a month or two. Of course not everyone has the same reaction.

          which means it would be possible to also react to the gelatanised form based on your conclusion

        • @easternculture: Sure, it's possible to react to anything you ingest. Digestive issues are a common side-affect of raw maca. It's worth knowing this before buying

      • Yes this was a special price, normal price is $9.99.

      • Yes, exactly it is cheaper but it isn't the same product.

        The same way you can buy a 2L bottle of milk for $2 but a small can of condensed milk will cost you over $3.

        Raw needs to be cooked whereas gelatanised is suitable for shakes and smoothies such as the way I use and recommend others to try..

    • +5

      If the anecdotal evidence of a random OzB user doesn't persuade you to buy this $80/kg snake-oil, I don't know what will.

      • I certainly wouldn't have been taking it for more than 2 years if it didn't work.

        There are always bound to be sceptics, even I was before I took the plunge.

        I mean I hate the smell and taste of spirulina but I have that twice a day too, good thing this stuff actually tastes alright!

        • +2

          What's wrong with salad, vegges, meat and a bit of exercise now and then to stay healthy?

          All these "Superfoods" are just marketed really well. They provide little, if any benefit over eating an apple.

        • +1

          Even if you think you can feel an effect, you can't know whether it's real or just a cognitive bias. This isn't anything to do with you personally, I have the same issue, as humans we are all subject to the same problem.

          Confirmation bias was one of the main hurdles to medical science progressing for centuries. The only reason scientists now rely on very carefully designed double-blind studies is they know they can't rely on their own feeling of whether something works or not.

          This isn't about being skeptical about this particular alternative supplement. It's about deciding what the burden of proof is for every claim that comes before you (whether someone's selling you a religion or tarot or a new anti-cancer treatment or a herbal supplement) and sticking with it.

  • +2

    The fact that it’s a superfood helps create a protein shake into a meal replacement as it increases the nutritional value.

    Superfood is a marketing term used to describe foods with supposed health benefits

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfood

    Another food item with dubious health claims for the gullible to be conned to eat and then experience the benefits aka confirmation bias.

  • Tell that to the Peruvians, perhaps you should actually do a little research into Maca root and the Incas and see what you come up with ;)

    • I'm certainly sure that the quality of then to now is different .I'd imagine that in the Inca ages, the quality was far superior to today's product

      • Hence why its "gelatanised" or did you miss that important information by not reading the post properly? lol

        • Gelatanised or not. If the raw product is inferior , it won't really change anything to the final product.

        • @easternculture: Right, like that made a lot of sense lol

        • @cristobaljames:

          The therapeutic properties of any substance is determined by the purity and quality of raw product. If the raw product is of low quality,, it doesn't matter how you process it. It remains inferioir. take cocaine as an example if u wish

        • @easternculture: Well if you did your research you may perhaps know that its also grown in China so this is in fact the best quality you can buy being that its from Peru.

        • @cristobaljames:

          I think you went off topic. We are comparing today's product with INCAs product

        • -1

          @easternculture: I tried taking cocaine. Is that what this Maca is like?

        • @easternculture: If your an expert, why don't you elaborate on how an organic product grown up higher than both tree and grass levels in the Andes is of low quality?

          Did you stop to think perhaps the process of condensing the active ingredients wasn't around back in the old days too?

          Just because you have an "opinion" doesn't necessarily mean that its actually relevant..

        • @cristobaljames:

          Read research about effects of climate change on agriculture.

          You'll find your answers

    • +4

      Your research is informed by marketing and your desire for people to use your affiliate link.

      • Wrong, people get the same offer I did when I used easternculture's referral to buy my Maca!

        Maybe you should be looking at his post's before you "assume" anything lol

        • +2

          In terms of "research" there is zero double blind peer-reviewed scientific literature backing up any claims made by this product.

          You have been sucked in by marketing.

  • +3

    The fact that it’s a superfood helps create a protein shake into a meal replacement as it increases the nutritional value.

    Instead of being educated to buy the product by marketing how about you just buy this:

    http://www.bulknutrients.com.au/products/vital-pre-mix-vitam…

    and add it to your protein shake. ^ that is backed up by science rather than marketing which is boring I know and you won't have the experience of feeling special eating a fad superfood.

    You will however spend much less and recieve more nutritional value. Without calling it a marketing term like it was a science word (sorry, I think of people like you as naive swallowing this bunk).

    • Do Bulk Nutrients sell reputable and proven products?

      You bet your butt they do!!

      Oh, hang on a moment whats this?! Maca powder selling in powder and in capsules at Bulk Nutrients too?? lol

      http://www.bulknutrients.com.au/products/maca-powder.html

      Too bad it isn't "gelatanised"

      • +1

        I think they sell whatever people pay money to buy. My local pharmacist sells medicines that are proven to work, as well as homeopathic meds that he knows have zero effect beyond placebo (you can't even prove that they contain any of the "active ingredient").

        In the same way Bulk nutrients sell mutlivitamin supplements, which are proven to be useful to those who are defficient in one or more of the vitamins, as well as "alternative" supplements which have never been proven to be anything more than expensive placebos (like wheatgrass, spirulina, acai, maca, raspberry ketones etc).

        • All depends on how you look at a product, don't you agree?

          Multivitamins have more of a placebo effect then anything, real whole foods will always win hands down.

          A lot of what they sell is proven otherwise they would risk their growing reputation.

          Many of the "alternative supplements" you mentioned are considered whole foods and can only benefit the consumer unless they have an allergic reaction.

          The point that probably should be made is that if you haven't tried it, then its hard to knock something you only have third hand information on. And that goes for anything that can be considered a health food or supplement.

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:

          "All depends on how you look at a product, don't you agree?"

          Hmm i wouldn't say so an effective ingredient is one that has a statistically significant effect compared to a placebo in a double blind controlled trial (with a good sample size). If that's established then that molecule has the intended effect on a person in an intended class. Completely objective.

          "Multivitamins have more of a placebo effect then anything"
          Unless you have a pre-existing deficiency, in which case the vitamin supplementation will have a real effect.

          "Real whole foods will always win hands down"
          This statement is very general. But for most healthy people it is possible to eat normal meat, grains, veggies fruit etc and get most of their required nutrition with no need for supplementation (vitamin D being the only possible exception for those who don't get much exposure to sunlight).

          "A lot of what they sell is proven otherwise they would risk their growing reputation."
          Surprisingly a huge amount of what they sell has been shown to be ineffective so many times that you can almost say it is proven to not work. Certainly in the case of any homeopathic remedies I can confidently say they do absolutely nothing.

          "Many of the "alternative supplements" you mentioned are considered whole foods and can only benefit the consumer unless they have an allergic reaction."
          Yes but they can hurt his wallet unnecessarily, when he can have all the nutritional value of those fad items through normal foods you find at the market.

          "The point that probably should be made is that if you haven't tried it, then its hard to knock something you only have third hand information on."
          I disagree. My personal experience or your personal experience doesn't count as evidence. This is why scientists carefully design large studies and look for measurable results rather than just trying something and going "Hey I think I kinda feel wellness and energy coursing through my body.. this maca stuff must really work".

        • @simulacrum:Haha! If you can be sucked in by whatever a scientist scribes on a piece of paper then perhaps you still go by the old school food pyramid or you may even believe that a unicorn lair was recently found in North Korea?

          We shall have to agree to disagree as almost anything in the food industry can be negatively criticised.

          At the end of the day the point is if you haven't tried it, perhaps keep and open mind and don't knock it.

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:
          "Haha! If you can be sucked in by whatever a scientist scribes on a piece of paper then perhaps you still go by the old school food pyramid or you may even believe that a unicorn lair was recently found in North Korea?"

          Nope. The core of the scientific method is perhaps best summarised by the motto of the royal society (one of the first organisations that formalised and practiced it) "nullius in verba".. loosely: "don't take anyone's word for it!" and that includes the word of a scientist.

          There's a bunch of studies purporting to prove water has "molecular memory". There was a study that claimed to demonstrate cold fusion in a test tube. There are even studies that claim to demonstrate amazing effects of fad supplements like ginseng and maca. One should treat claims made by scientists with as much skepticism as claims made by laymen. The scientific method at its core is to trust only the data, and have it verified by as many different teams trying to disprove each other as possible.

          You should treat all claims skeptically. Don't just look for a study, look at the quality of the study, the sample size, the methodology, how many other teams have replicated the results or failed to disprove it. The effectiveness of established medicines have all run this gambit, including "natural" medicines such as the pain blocking effect of an extract of Willow tree bark we now know as aspirin, or the antibiotic effect of a substance produced by a genus of the pennicillium fungus.

          Scientists must keep an open mind and treat every hypothesis as "possible". However the burden of proof a hypothesis has to dscharge before the scientific community regards it as credible is quite huge. And philosophically, until it meets that burden any scientifically minded person may treat the hypothesis as unproven and therefore false by default. Compared to this burden, mountains of anecdotal testimony or even a personal perception of effectiveness are fairly insignificant.

          Speaking of data, I wonder what the life expectancy was in pre-Hispanic South America.

        • @simulacrum: Short response to your time consuming rant:

          Try it for yourself before you pass judgement as there are always sceptics and "scientific" studies that sit on different sides of the table which clearly contradict each other.

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:

          "Try it for yourself before you pass judgement"
          - You've said this before and I've rebutted it with - personal experience and anecdote are the worst kind of evidence due to cognitive bias, lack of controls, and small sample size.You have not responded to this argument.

          "there are always sceptics and "scientific" studies that sit on different sides of the table which clearly contradict each other."
          - this is why, as I wrote above, you look at the quality/rigor of the studies. Systematic reviews can be helpful here.

        • @simulacrum: There are no money back guarantees on life and without practical knowledge on a subject you are believing what you want to believe.

          Experience = personal knowledge

        • +2

          @cristobaljames:
          And personal knowledge = unreliable without external confirmation

        • +1

          @cristobaljames:

          "without practical knowledge on a subject you are believing what you want to believe."

          Yet again, relying on personal experience and practical knowledge opens the gate to cognitive bias. This is exactly how you end up believing what you want to believe. This is well established.

          Hypothesis testing with good controls and measurable outcomes is the only way to get objective data, which doesn't change regardless of what you want to believe.

          This epistemological difference is where we disagree.

          I understand your position completely. And from a common-sense point of view there is certainly a logic to it. I'm not sure that you understand my position completely. When people rebutt your points by citing the importance of controlled trials, large sample sizes and the dangers of cognitive bias you reply to the comment without (I suspect) completely understanding the argument you are responding to.

        • -1

          @simulacrum:You may try and baffle your way through a debate on the topic though the point is undeniably obvious, you shouldn't knock something you haven't tried.

          Regardless of what "studies" may present, real people not test subjects give feedback on whether a product is effective and there are plenty of testimonies backing up my experiences.

        • +1

          @brentsbits:If you cant trust the knowledge you've gained from personal experience then perhaps your doing something seriously wrong!

        • +2

          @cristobaljames:

          The points I've raised are the fundamental principles of the scientific method, established centuries ago… Really basic stuff, its not quantum physics. It's hard for me to believe you find them baffling.. I'm starting to think you might just be pulling my leg.

          Your point is not undeniable at all. I have stated the arguments that I believe rebutt your point - you have not directly addressed any of the points raised against your position.

          Personal experience and anecdotal testimony are a terrible source of evidence, for the reasons I have stated. You have not addressed these reasons, either because you haven't understood them, or you are pretending to not understand them.

          (also, are test subjects not real people? I'm not sure I understand the distinction)

        • +2

          @cristobaljames:

          Testimonials are also anecdotal evidence. Data is not the plural term for a collection of anecdotes

  • If you don't want to commit to buying 900g of the stuff (or 180 serves, given a serve is 1 tsp (5g)) then you could try this out 200g for $22

    • Good suggestion though if you simply want raw Maca you could do even cheaper at your local Woolworths for 100g @ $10.

      https://www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/shop/browse/baby-toilet…

      Unfortunately neither of them are "gelatanised" which brings me back to why I went took the time to search for the best price and create the post.

      • That is incorrect. My posted link above is gelatinised, hence why it clearly states "BioBalance Certified Organic Maca Root Powder is gelatinized."

        I also refrained from posting another deal where you could get 500g for $50 as it was only a marginal cost saving over the 200g and a much larger quantity to purchase.

        • My bad and your right, it is gelatanised as it states on the second tab under ingredients!

  • +1

    I swear, with the amount of super foods coming out of South America and the Andes, how is it that South Americans don't live forever and win all the sports?

    How does it give you extra energy? Any peer reviewed studies to back these claims? Other than the nutty flavour, which I'm happy to take your word for.

    • +4

      It's about time that a superfood came out of the UK. I'm going to go ahead and promote Rutabagge (turnips). I'm using the Swedish derivation as it has a more catchy paleo/hipster sound to it.

      Don't just take my word though. Here are just SOME of the MANY health benefits of turnips:

      Turnips are very low calorie root vegetables; carry just 28 calories per 100 g. Nonetheless, they are very good source of anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber.

      Fresh roots indeed one of the those vegetables that are rich in vitamin C. 100 grams of fresh root provides about 21 mg or 35% of DRA of vitamin C. Vitamin-C is a powerful water-soluble anti-oxidant required by the human body for synthesis of collagen. It also helps the body scavenge harmful free radicals, prevention from cancers, inflammation, and helps boost immunity.

      Turnip greens indeed are the storehouse of many vital nutrients. The green tops compose of many minerals and vitamins several times more than that in the roots. The greens are very good source of antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, carotenoid, xanthin, and lutein. Further, the leafy-tops are an excellent source of vitamin K.

      In addition, its top greens are also a very good source of B-complex group of vitamins such as folates, riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid and thiamin and also an excellent source of important minerals like calcium, copper, iron, potassium, and manganese.

      Don't forget you heard it here first. Buy Tiggrrrr's all new Rutabaga Powders, packing the punch of Maca powder but with the added boost of Special K!

      • Something tells me that with your evident level of exuberance to miscount something you apparently have no practical knowledge of means you may have misidentified some of those turnip leafy tops in garden and consumed something potentially mind altering.. lol

        • +2

          You do realise that the only reason that Maca is so high in "nutrients" is because it is dehydrated and in this case the starch removed? The humble rutabaga packs a similar amount of nutrients, it is chock full of Vitamin C, B6, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, as well as Vitamin K. If you were to dehydrate it and remove the starch it would be a definite contender for Maca. However, marketing a turnip is tricky, as it isn't associated with ancient Incans, more your English sunday roast. Hence if you market it as Kalrot, from the days of the Vikings, an ancient root vegetable that promoted strength and vitality, you would be on a winner.

          Miscount? I am quite proficient in counting. As long as it it is no more than 20, as I run out of fingers and toes.

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